Dallesport, WA vs Grand Mound, WA

Grand Mound is moderately more affordable than Dallesport, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Dallesport scores 108 compared to 102 for Grand Mound, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dallesport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallesport is $1,350/month compared to $1,273/month in Grand Mound — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grand Mound is more affordable at $325,000 median vs $355,400.

Median household income in Dallesport is $67,500 compared to $77,000 in Grand Mound (-12.3%). Grand Mound offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallesport spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Grand Mound.

Climate-wise, Dallesport is notably warmer with an average of 54.4°F compared to 50.5°F in Grand Mound. Grand Mound receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 13.7" in Dallesport.